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The typhoon slightly weakened as it headed towards the West Philippine Sea

By 3:30 p.m. 09 November 2013 (PH Time), Typhoon Yolanda exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

II. REPORT OF CASUALTIES/DAMAGES

As of 10:00 p.m., 10 November 2013, the total casualties that have been reported are as follows:

1,798 dead

2,582 injured

82 missing

A total of 6,937,229 individuals or 1,387,446 families in nine regions have been affected.

582,303 people are displaced.

Report of damages:

149,015 houses

3 roads in Regions VI and VIII remain impassable

Total cost of damages:

PhP 87,997,500.00 – infrastructure

PhP 373,202,023.48 – agriculture

Some provinces still experience power outages

Cities/Provinces under a State of Calamity:

Dumangas, Iloilo

Janiuay, Iloilo

Antique

Bacolod City

Provinces under a National State of Calamity (by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 682 dated 11 November 2013):

Samar

Leyte

Cebu

Aklan

Iloilo

Capiz

Palawan

Personnel, equipment, vehicles and other assets have been deployed by National and Local Agencies, Responders and Volunteer Groups/Organizations to different strategic areas to facilitate response operations.

For a more up to date and detailed information on the effects of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) please refer to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC) website at www.ndrrmc.gov.ph

III. USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS

Urgent queries on those affected by Typhoon Yolanda may be directed through the government hotlines listed below:

The NDRRMC, Philippine Red Cross and DSWD have indicated that monetary donations are the most flexible at this time. Please also indicate that the donation is intended for those affected by the Typhoon Yolanda.

The following are the most urgent supplies needed by those affected by Typhoon Yolanda:

Food (preferably ready-to-eat, cooked)

Water

Water purifiers

Water containers

Tents and other temporary shelters

Blankets, pillows, towels, etc.

Hygiene kits

Cooking apparatus and utensils

Power generators

Donors are requested to partner up with charitable organizations/institutions in the Philippines that would facilitate the release of relief supplies from concerned government agencies and handle distribution to target areas.

Please be informed that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) still prohibits donations of used clothing.

Please note that the Philippine Consulate General does not collect any form of relief goods for the Philippines.

V. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE ENTRY OF HUMANITARIAN WORKERS, MEDICAL WORKERS AND SEARCH-AND RESCUE TEAMS

Search-and-rescue teams are to coordinate with the NDRRMC Office of Civil Defense for advice on where the team’s services could be used

Medical teams are requested to coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) in Manila for information on where the team’s services could be used

Teams will be responsible for their travel from Manila or Cebu to Tacloban or to the area where their assistance will be needed.

Team members will be responsible for their own safety and personal provisions (ie. Food, clothing, shelter, etc.)

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